For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,516 students in 94117, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 431 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 94117, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94117, CA are Chinese Immersion School At Deavila, New Traditions Elementary School and Grattan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94117 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94117, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94117, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 Waller St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6325
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6325
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
New Traditions Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2049 Grove St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 750-8490
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 750-8490
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Grattan Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
165 Grattan St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 759-2815
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 759-2815
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Wells (Ida B.) High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1099 Hayes St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6315
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6315
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Muir (John) Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
380 Webster St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6335
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6335
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94117, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94117, CA include Chinese Immersion School At Deavila, New Traditions Elementary School and Grattan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94117?
5 public schools are located in 94117.
What percentage of students in 94117 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 94117 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94117?
94117 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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